Who owns Dunsfold airfield?

Dunsfold Park is managed by The Rutland Group who are based on site in the Estate Office. Rutland is an award winning, privately owned property development, management and investment company which was founded by its Chief Executive, Jim McAllister, in 1984.

Who bought Dunsfold Park?

Dunsfold Park has been sold to a Cambridge college in a deal worth more than £50m. Its former owner, The Rutland Group, has entered into a long-term partnership with Trinity College, Cambridge in what it said would ensure the future of the site near Cranleigh.

What airfield was Top Gear filmed at?

Dunsfold Aerodrome
The Top Gear test track is used by the BBC automotive television programme Top Gear. It is located at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey, United Kingdom. The track was designed by Lotus Cars as a testing facility, with many of its Formula One cars tested there.

What aircraft are stored at Dunsfold?

NEW Dunsfold 747 Economy Seating Updated seats with entertainment systems, new carpets and lighting. The Boeing 747 airplane is based at Dunsfold Airfield in Surrey, offering a unique filming location for shots inside and outside the jet. Before you ask, and as crazy as it sounds, yes, it’s the real McCoy!

Has dunsfold been sold?

Top Gear airfield Dunsfold Park ‘sold to US investment manager in £250m deal’ One of the world’s most famous airfields and the home of Top Gear for almost two decades is to be sold by a Cambridge college to an American asset manager in a £250 million deal.

What is happening to Dunsfold Aerodrome?

Dunsfold Park aerodrome will be redeveloped to form a new sustainable village with public open spaces and facilities, including shops and restaurants. It is commonly referred to as Dunsfold Park. It will include: 1,800 new homes.

What is happening to Dunsfold?

WAVERLEY’S largest brownfield site, Dunsfold Park, is to be sold by Trinity College Cambridge – with concerns than an expected delay to the 1,800-home ‘garden village’ could open the door to speculative development across the borough.

How many 747 are at Dunsfold?

three 747s
After arriving at Dunsfold it was the first of three 747s to be converted into a TV/film set. Its first modification came for the filming of Casino Royale – which can be seen by its registration change to N88892 (a fictional Hollywood registration).